‘An entrepreneur with a fantastic beginning, or a great employee’
Riverbend CEO Program expected to have big impact on students
Riverbend CEO Program expected to have big impact on students
High school students from around the region are trying their hand at entrepreneurship courtesy of a workshop and trade show from Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Office of Economic and Regional Development and Center for Innovation.
In order to stop the loss of human capital, we must encourage entrepreneurship, especially in our rural communities. We need to show bright, ambitious young men and women that they don’t have to leave their communities to succeed, but can create opportunities in their own backyards.
CARBONDALE — Eight Jackson County high school students sat down with Jackson County bankers Wednesday to learn their fates for their plans and potential funding for their small businesses.
A year ago, Adam Saltsgaver had reason to be excited. The Granite City High graduate was named to the board of directors of GCHS’s new Creative Entrepreneurial Opportunities program, which prepares seniors to be responsible individuals in the business world.